2018 Agvance Customer Conference

General Session: Agvance Reimagined

Room D/E | Presented By Pam Rincker

As on any journey, knowing where you are on the roadmap offers a sense of security. During this session, Pam Rincker reviews the Agvance SKY roadmap showing where we’ve been, where we are now and where we are headed. Learn what it means to ‘reimagine’ Agvance and the impact it could have on your business.

General Session: Evolving Together

Room D/E | Presented By Todd Erickson

Just as technology is constantly evolving, so is Agvance! Learn how we are incorporating new technologies not only into the Agvance software, but also into our development processes and the services SSI offers to you.

Dispatch Reimagined

Room G/H | Presented By Andy Bullock

The SKY version of Agvance Dispatch brings a vastly improved user experience, mobile platform, and companion apps for both applicators and sales staff. Major enhancements have been incorporated including the ability to quickly assign jobs from the map view and view integrated crop and weather data from the office or the field. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the 'reimagined' products within the new SKY platform.

This session has been approved for 1 Professional Development CEU credit.

SKY Warehouse – Inventory at Your Fingertips

Room G/H | Presented By Melissa Finks & Lori Bennett

Replace your manual inventory processes with the new Warehouse app, the SKY replacement for Mobile Inventory. Warehouse brings new user experiences and capabilities for both agronomy warehouses and retail stores from a smart phone, tablet or ruggedized scanner. See how this powerful tool can place inventory management at your fingertips.

What’s All the Buzz About Hosted?

Room A/B | Presented By Darin Russell

Did you know approximately 30% of Agvance customers are operating Agvance in a hosted environment? Hear how embracing a hosted environment not only boosts efficiency by moving Agvance programs and data off-site, but also provides flexibility as your business grows. Our IT Staff will walk you through how hosting provides security and peace of mind, along with answering related technical questions.

Introducing Agvance Analytics

Room A/B | Presented By Brandon Scherzer

Agvance Analytics is a versatile new tool providing access to the right data at the right time. Get a sneak peak of the new interactive dashboards and data visualizations that will help you make informed business decisions. Learn how to easily create dashboards and reports to explore your data in ways you’ve never imagined—at your desk or on the go!

Agvance Analytics Roundtable

Room A/B | Presented By Denise Rohrer & Brandon Scherzer

After exploring Agvance Analytics, join this roundtable session to share your thoughts and ideas regarding features and functionality that would be beneficial to weave into the development process. We want to hear about the key performance indicators and business metrics you need to monitor and analyze.

Streamline Your Fuel Deliveries

Room C | Presented By Martha Wiback & Ashley Jones

Whether you use Mobile Energy now or are thinking about using it, you won't want to miss this information packed session. See the workflow from the truck to the back office and the new features that improve efficiency along the way.

Customer Experience & Engagement

Room G/H | Presented By Dave Craft, Angie Hamm, Craig Macklin, Jessamy Carruthers & Andy Bullock

Creating relationships with your customers is essential to the success of your business. During this session, we will review the tools in Agvance to help you effectively engage with your customers and drive loyalty. We will also highlight some of the new SKY modules designed to improve customer experience by keeping growers informed and up-to-date with their account and the services you provide to them.

Ease the Grain Workflow

Room A/B | Presented By Katie Rader

What can you do to streamline workflow? Understand the features in grain that lend themselves to automation such as using RFID to capture accurate information at the scale, auto creation of Purchase Contracts, scheduling tasks using the Agvance Reporting Agent, and much more. As a bonus, see how to keep your growers informed with the new Grower360 app.

Agvance Accounting – Changing with the Times

Room A/B | Presented By Mackenzie Hankins

Over the last two years, several new features addressing common business challenges have been added to Agvance Accounting. A sampling of topics to be highlighted during this informative session include business influence Bookings, special pricing for promos & discounts, surcharges, and Delivery Ticket backorders.

Accounting Q & A

Parkview | Presented By Debbie Payton, Paul Nelson, Barb Mitchell, Mindy Hendrickson, & Scott Unzen

Take aim and try to stump our panel of seasoned staff as they field accounting questions from the audience. This session is a great opportunity to ask your questions and learn about recommended processes and practices from our staff.

Mapping Reimagined

Room G/H | Presented By Spencer Hammer

The SKY version of Agvance Mapping has been completely redesigned with a new web-based user experience, industry-leading GIS platform, and companion mobile app for in-field tasks such as soil sampling and crop scouting. Learn about new capabilities for generating recs across multiple growers and options for creating and viewing map layers.

This session as been approved for 1 Professional Development CEU credit and 1 Nutrient Management CEU credit.

Supplier eLink – Put It to Work!

Room C | Presented By Mindy Hendrickson

Supplier eLink is a powerful tool that drives efficiency by connecting you with your trading partners to facilitate Business to Business (B2B) transactions. This automation eliminates manual entry which saves time AND increases accuracy. Who doesn't want that? Learn how to bring in electronic delivery notices, place grower orders, import price sheets, and simplify end of season reporting.

This session has been approved for 1 Professional Development CEU credit.

Explore Your Agvance Potential

Room A/B | Presented By Kim Ervin & Randy Forrette

One of SSI's primary goals is to help Agvance customers efficiently perform their jobs while effectively utilizing Agvance to its fullest potential. Let us share the services we have specifically designed with this goal in mind. Learn what to expect when participating in a University course, an Agvance Evaluation, or utilizing our Project Management services.

The SKY Transition Decoded

Room A/B | Presented By Jessamy Carruthers

Over the past two years you've heard a lot about Agvance SKY but may still have questions about this new platform. What will the transition to SKY look like? What steps can you take now to prepare for a future move to SKY? During this session, Jessamy Carruthers, a SKY Product Manager, will offer practical answers to these questions and many more.

Transitioning to Digital Agriculture

Room A/B | Presented By Natasha Lilly, Jacob Crow, & Rob Bullock

AgGateway, a non-profit consortium of businesses serving the agriculture industry, is working to promote and enable the transition to digital agriculture. Learn about current initiatives and activities within the Ag Retail Council and how you can become actively involved in shaping the industry while bringing value and increased efficiency to your business.

This session has been approved for 1 Professional Development CEU credit.

USDA – Funding & Technical Assistance

Room C | Presented By Mary Warren

Learn about USDA assistance programs often overlooked by hard-working ag businesses. With real examples of completed projects, Mary will explain the scope of the funding opportunities available, some of the requirements, and where to start.

Controller Round Table

Parkview | Presented By Heather Karbach, Mindy Hendrickson, Scott Unzen & Paul Nelson

Share management ideas and concerns with peers and SSI staff in this open forum. Audience participation will be encouraged as our senior staff members facilitate the discussion on topics submitted by attendees.

Grain Round Table

Parkview | Presented By Debbie Payton, Maria Spiker, Lyndal Rincker & Katie Rader

Discuss Grain functionality with other members of the Agvance Community and SSI’s Grain Support team. Submit questions or topics in advance for this general discussion.

Energy Round Table

Parkview | Presented By Ashley Jones & Martha Wiback

See how other attendees are utilizing Agvance Energy and discuss your successes and challenges. Participation is encouraged throughout this open forum and questions may be submitted in advance.